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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 376.58 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 376.58 and 170.33 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 376.58 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/376.58 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 376.58 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 64,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,141.41/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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